Lecturer - Science

Overview

West Lancashire College is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Science Lecturer to deliver core scientific principles across our Forensic and Criminal Investigation courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons in biology, chemistry and physics, contextualising learning within forensic and criminal justice settings. You will play a key role in supporting students to develop a strong scientific foundation, applying theory to real-world investigative scenarios to enhance understanding and engagement.

Working closely with the wider curriculum team, you will contribute to a high-quality learning experience that promotes analytical thinking, practical skills, and progression into higher education or careers within forensic science and related fields. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator or industry professional with relevant subject expertise, who is passionate about inspiring students and bringing science to life within a specialist vocational context.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in biology, chemistry and physics within forensic and criminal investigation contexts.
• Contextualise learning for forensic and criminal justice settings to promote understanding and engagement.
• Support students to develop a strong scientific foundation and apply theory to real-world investigative scenarios.
• Collaborate with the wider curriculum team to contribute to a high-quality learning experience.
• Encourage analytical thinking, practical skills and progression into higher education or careers within forensic science and related fields.

• Relevant subject expertise in science (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics) and experience in teaching or applying science in a forensic or vocational context.
• Enthusiastic educator or industry professional capable of inspiring students in a specialist vocational setting.

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working
• Student discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Values: inclusivity, diversity, trust, ownership, collaboration, excellence and curiosity